Michael Masi set to lose FIA job as Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes to get their wish granted

Michael Masi is expected to be removed from his position as the FIA's race director in a move that should guarantee Lewis Hamilton's involvement in Formula One for the 2022 season. The president of F1's governing body held a meeting with the teams, including Mercedes, on Monday.

Among the things discussed was the controversial nature of the 2021 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which saw Red Bull's Max Verstappen crowned world champion at Hamilton's expense.

The Briton and his Mercedes team were not happy at the nature at which the 37-year-old was denied a record-breaking eighth world title. It has been suggested he could even retire if changes are not made.

Race director Masi ordered five lapped cars between race leader Hamilton and Verstappen to unlap themselves at a late safety car without issuing the same order to three cars behind the Dutchman.

The move was seen as a move to provide more entertainment on the final lap of the race at Yas Marina but his decisions appeared to contravene written FIA rules which has prompted an investigation.

© GETTY Michael Masi 'likely' to lose FIA job as Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' wishes granted

Mercedes have demanded changes with Hamilton described as "disillusioned" with the sport by Toto Wolff. The Briton did not post to social media for over six weeks after missing out on the 2021 title.

The FIA met team bosses such as Mercedes' Wolff and Red Bull's Christian Horner on Monday but results of the inquiry will not be revealed until later this week.

In a statement, the body explained: "Feedback from the Commission on matters raised will be incorporated into the President's analysis and he will publicly present news of structural changes and action plan in the coming days."

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